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Looking for something to do the weekends of March 3-4 and March 9-11? Join Outdoor Specialties at the Maryland Home and Garden Show at the Timonium Fairgrounds! We’ll be there all day on both weekends located in booth #407 which is down the main aisle in the south hall. The Maryland Home & Garden Show […]

As the winter starts to set in, homeowners slowly retract into their homes to shelter from the cold. Commonly, this means a lot less time on your deck. What it should not mean is ignoring the care needs of your deck for the winter, as well as all of next year. The maintenance you do […]

If you are planning to add a fence to your outdoor space, there are a lot of design decisions you will need to make. Not only will you need to decide what type of fence you’d like, you’ll also need to choose the material the fence will be made of. Let’s look at the pros […]

We have some big news! Outdoor Specialties, LTD will be moving to a new location in November located in Sykesville, MD. We will keep our current location in Hampstead, MD open through Friday November 3rd and the new location at 5975 Exchange Drive in Sykesville, MD will open its doors to the public on Monday, […]

With summer coming to an end here in Maryland you probably aren’t thinking a lot about the state of your deck, but maybe you should be. The seasons can be hard on your deck, snow, rain, ice, fallen debris during a storm. All of these things can take a toll on your deck and leave […]

Making the most out of your small outdoor space can be a challenge, but having little land to work with doesn’t mean you can’t create a functional, stylish deck to enjoy. There are many tips and tricks you can use to make your deck feel larger and more upscale, even when you don’t have much […]

With summer here in Maryland and Pennsylvania, who wants to spend their time in the kitchen? Adding a grill to your outdoor space can free you from having to use heating elements indoors (and increasing your A/C bill) while providing you with simple, fresh, delicious food. But with so many options on the market, how […]

Oftentimes when we think about adding a deck onto our home, we only focus on the big picture. What kind of wood or composite will you use? What square footage will the deck be? What shape and what will be included? These are important considerations, but the smaller details are also important decisions, as they […]

Building a deck can be a very complex but rewarding experience. One of the initial steps of deck building is choosing from the many different types of decking materials available on the market. Each material has its own pros and cons. Picking the right type of material is crucial for getting the best result. Everyone […]

If your dogs need an outdoor space to run about, but you don’t want to dedicate your whole yard to their shenanigans, a great option would be a dog run. Dog runs are smaller areas where a dog can do as they please without the worry of your dog ruining your perfectly maintained lawn. Here […]